Have Your Say on Midlothian’s Future Transport Plans
Midlothian Council has published its new Draft Local Transport Strategy (LTS) and is inviting local residents, businesses, and community groups to share their views.
How transport will improve
The LTS sets out how transport across Midlothian will be improved over the next decade, covering all types of travel including walking, cycling, public transport, car use, and freight.
Greater demand
As Scotland’s fastest-growing council area, Midlothian is projected to see a 29% increase in the number of homes by 2036. This rapid growth will mean more people travelling and a greater demand on local transport services.
Shaped by public feedback
The LTS provides a long-term framework to help the council make informed decisions about future transport planning and investment. It was developed using national guidance and shaped by public feedback gathered in 2024/25 on local transport challenges and priorities.
Read the draft strategy and share your views
Stategy contents
The strategy includes:
- A clear vision for transport in Midlothian
- Five key goals (strategy outcomes)
- Transport policies that support better travel
- A list of the council’s top 10 priorities for change
Our vision
The vision at the heart of the LTS is:
“Our transport system enhances the life opportunities of our residents and enables people to travel more sustainably.”
Our aims
The strategy’s five goals focus on making new developments well-connected, creating more people-friendly town centres, improving public transport and active travel links, enhancing connections to Edinburgh, and reducing carbon emissions through new technology and behaviour change.
Fair, sustainable and accessible
Councillor Colin Cassidy, Cabinet Member for Transport, said: “This draft strategy is an ambitious and much-needed step forward for Midlothian. With our population growing quickly, we must ensure our transport systems meet future needs while being fair, sustainable and accessible. I encourage everyone to take a few minutes to have their say.”